Straffan GAA, Lodgepark, Straffan
Replacement of a juvenile pitch with an all-weather pitch and floodlights at Straffan GAA.
17102 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 2 February 2017
- Reference
- 17102
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves replacing the existing juvenile pitch with an all-weather pitch. It includes perimeter fencing, four floodlights, an internal vehicular access gate, and a pedestrian crossing.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Replacement of juvenile pitch (granted under planning ref. 11/1230) to all weather pitch with perimeter fencing 1.2m and 2.4m high, 4 no. Flood lights, internal vehicular access gate at dressing rooms with pedestrian crossing to pitch together with ancillary site works
The historical record
How infrastructure applications have been decided in Kildare County Council
90% granted
of 474 infrastructure applications granted, refused or part-granted by Kildare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 91%11,893
- All categories in Kildare County Council
- 81%11,885
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for open space, amenity and recreation provision.”
National zoning type: Active open space
Objective set by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 - Straffan (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €550,000 | 223 m |
| 62 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €600,000 | 265 m |
| 567a St Brigids Terrace, Straffan, Kildarenot full market price | Apr 2025 | €200,000 | 291 m |
| 21 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Kildare | Jan 2026 | €450,000 | 299 m |
| 4 The Beeches, New Rd, Straffan | Apr 2025 | €855,000 | 315 m |
| 9 The Beeches, Straffan, Kildare | Jun 2025 | €750,000 | 345 m |
| 12 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Co Kildare | Jun 2026 | €585,000 | 357 m |
| 26 The Beeches, New Rd, Straffan Kildare | Jan 2025 | €895,000 | 395 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 February 2017
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
Replacement of juvenile pitch (granted under planning ref:11/1230) to all weather pitch with perimeter…
Straffan GAA , Lodge Park , Straffan
17159KildareLodged 16 Feb 2017Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Raising previously granted fencing surrounding All-weather pitch under planning file 17/159 from 1.2m to 2.4m…
Lodge Park , Straffan , Co. Kildare
18531KildareLodged 4 May 2018Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Retaining and completing machine store under construction in lieu of machinery store granted under planning…
Lodge Park , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
20920KildareLodged 17 Aug 2020Retention
- Granted80 m away
The erection of a mobile coffee and foodsnack truck (former horsebox), in the grounds of Straffan GAA Club;…
Straffan GAA Club , Ardrass Rd , Lodgepark Straffan Co Kildare
2360169KildareLodged 1 Sept 2023Commercial
- Granted90 m away
Extention of Duration of Planning File Ref. 11/1230: Development which consists of the construction of a 2…
Lodge Park , Straffan , Co. Kildare
17648KildareLodged 2 Jun 2017Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision90 m away
Two storey semi-detached dwelling in side garden, including off street parking to the rear
737 Lodge Park , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
21549KildareLodged 23 Apr 2021New dwelling
- Granted110 m away
Of a ball stop and safety perimeter fence as constructed to an existing all-weather sports playing pitch,…
Straffan G.A.A. Club , Lodge Park , Straffan
1932KildareLodged 18 Jan 2019Retention
- Granted110 m away
Two storey semi-detached dwelling in side garden including off street parking to the rear
737 Lodge Park , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
21701KildareLodged 21 May 2021New dwelling
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